DETAILS: (Oxnard, Calif) – On November 13, 2014, at approximately 8:40 a.m., Oxnard police officers responded to a stabbing at Sierra Linda Park. Officers arrived on scene and found 55-year old Oxnard resident, Labh Nigah, suffering from multiple stab wounds. Nigah died a short time later. Officers learned that Nigah had dropped his child off at Sierra Linda Elementary School and was walking in the park when he was attacked and stabbed. The unknown assailant was seen fleeing westbound on Holly Avenue. The suspect’s last known location was in the area of Ventura Road and Carmen Way.

Monday, November 13, 2017, marks the three year anniversary of Nigah’s murder. Investigators are once again seeking the public’s help in providing any information related to the senseless murder of Labh Nigah. Investigators believe frequent park goers or residents in the Sierra Linda Neighborhood might have seen the suspect early in the morning on the day of the murder, or directly after the murder as the suspect ran westbound through the neighborhood.

Witnesses near the scene of the attack were interviewed by investigators. The witnesses described the suspect as a dark-skinned male, between the ages of 14 to 22 years, black hair, 5’8” to 6’ tall with a thin build. One witness was able to provide information for a composite drawing (see composite drawing below). Investigators located blood evidence at the crime scene that did not appear to belong to Nigah. A DNA profile was obtained from the blood and was entered into the FBI’s Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), which is a database law enforcement agencies use to compare DNA profiles in criminal investigations. Major Crimes Investigators also utilized the services of Parabon NanoLabs and their phenotyping services. The blood DNA was analyzed and a scientific approximation of appearance was obtained (see Snapshot predictions results below).

Composite Drawing Snapshot Prediction Results

To further assist with the investigation, Major Crimes Investigators created a short video clip containing information on the Nigah murder. Investigators hope the video will prompt a member of the community who has information on this case to come forward, or assist in obtaining vital information that could lead to the identification of a suspect(s). Investigators believe there are people close to the suspect(s) that have knowledge and information that can assist with the investigation. Anyone who provides information on this case can do so anonymously.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) in homicide cases. Anyone with information regarding the murder of Labh Nigah is encouraged to contact Detective Miguel Serrato at (805) 385-7688. You can also provide valuable information and remain anonymous by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

To view the Nigah Homicide information video click here:

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